1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1974 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1974 Reliant Rebel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Reliant Rebel weights approximately 25 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1974 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Rebel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 52 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |